Europe in the time of Cranach

Europe in the time of Cranach

FRENCH LANGUAGE

The Holy Roman Empire, a mosaic of territories derived from the former kingdoms of Charlemagne, was one of the first countries in Christendom to experience religious pluralism, beginning in the early 16th century. Martin Luther, a former Augustinian monk, defied Rome and established ...
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Characteristics

Number of pages :
96
Museum :
Musée du Luxembourg
Theme :
Historical facts
Dimensions :
11,2 x 19,2 x 0,8 cm
Artist :
Lucas Cranach, dit l'Ancien (1472-1553)
Art movement :
Renaissance
EAN :
9782711858729
Reference :
NT105872

Editor

Publication :
Février 2011
Diffusor :
EDITIONS FLAMMARION
Distributor :
EDITIONS FLAMMARION

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The artist

Lucas Cranach, dit l'Ancien (1472-1553)

German Renaissance painter and engraver Lucas Müller, known as Lucas Cranach the Elder, began his career in Vienna before becoming the official painter to Frederick III of Saxony at the court of Wittenberg. Cranach the Elder is especially known for his numerous portraits of Martin Luther and the aristocracy. Mythological nudes also constitute an important part of his artistic production, as for example with his series of paintings of Venus, not very modest these young girls with prepubescent forms often have suggestive positions and looks. As a businessman, Cranach enjoyed great economic and artistic success. After his death, his son Lucas (Cranach the Younger) took over the management of the workshop and became a renowned artist.